AMPP India membership tops 5,000 as group opens 200th chapter

AMPP says its membership in India has grown 94% to 5,000, marking a major expansion of the materials protection group’s local network. The milestone came as the organization opened its 200th chapter worldwide at an engineering college in Puducherry, India.

Why it matters: - AMPP’s rapid growth in India gives the global materials protection group a larger base of students, engineers and practitioners focused on corrosion prevention, protective coatings and performance. - The new chapter at an engineering college gives the next generation a direct entry point into the field. - AMPP members gain access to technical knowledge, professional connections and opportunities to contribute to industry standards and development.

What happened: - AMPP membership in India reached 5,000, up about 94% from 2,580 a year ago. - AMPP formed its 200th chapter worldwide with the AMPP India SMVEC Student Chapter in Puducherry, India. - The student chapter was established at Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College in partnership with the AMPP India Chennai Chapter.

The details: - Chapter officers and members across India drove the membership increase by setting goals and building a professional network. - The India chapter network connects students with experienced practitioners around corrosion prevention, protective coatings and materials performance. - AMPP says local chapters let members exchange experiences, participate in technical meetings and support professional development. - The 200th chapter milestone extends AMPP’s local connections in India. - AMPP said the expansion gives members a broader base of experience and expertise to draw on.

Between the lines: - The India growth suggests AMPP is turning chapter activity into membership momentum, not just collecting individual signups. - Placing the 200th chapter at a college signals a bet on long-term pipeline building, not only current professionals. - AMPP CEO Alan Thomas said the milestones reflect the work of members and chapter leaders who built the community in India. - Rebecca Griebe, CAE, AMPP senior director of user experience, said members want a community where they can learn, share knowledge and have a voice in the field.

What's next: - AMPP wants members to use the larger network to help develop standards, mentor colleagues, teach and share knowledge globally. - The organization is directing interested members to chapter resources and ways to get involved. - More information is available at chapter membership resources.